Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 for a total of 124 vacancies (including 41 women) for the post of Dental Surgeon in Group-A (Junior Branch) of Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre under the  Health & Family Welfare Department. the Candidates with BDS Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 17-03-2026, and closes on 17-04-2026. The candidate shall apply online through OPSC website, opsc.gov.in
OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Post Name | Dental Surgeon |
| Service Cadre | Group-A (Junior Branch) of Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 124 (including 41 women) |
| Post Status | Temporary and likely to be made permanent |
| Pay Level | Level-12, Cell-1 of ORSP Rules, 2017 + DA and other allowances |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Advertisement No. | 07 of 2025-26 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 March 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 17 April 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Written Examination Date | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) – Tentative |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Vacancies Details –
OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026
| Category | No. of Vacancies | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 | 03 |
| SEBC | 08 | 03 |
| SC | 22 | 07 |
| ST | 84 | 28 |
| Total | 124 | 41 |
 Educational Qualification
- Must possess a BDS or equivalent Degree from a Medical College or Medical Institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
- Must possess a valid Registration Certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948.
- Candidates having degrees from foreign universities must possess required Conversion Certificates recognized by DCI.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age:Â 21 years
- Maximum Age:Â 42 years
- Candidate must not have been born earlier than 02 January 1984 and not later than 01 January 2005.
Age Relaxation:-
| Category | Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SEBC | 5 years |
| SC | 5 years |
| ST | 5 years |
| Women candidates | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| PwBD (40% or more permanent disability) | 10 years |
| PwBD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST categories | 15 years (cumulative benefit) |
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Refund Policy |
|---|---|---|
| UR, SEBC, OBC and other candidates | ₹700 | Fee refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of Written Examination |
| SC, ST, PwBD candidates | NIL (Exempted) | Not applicable |
OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026
Written Examination Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for correct answer and -0.25 mark for wrong answer |
| Syllabus | As per Dental Council of India (DCI) Syllabus for BDS |
| Qualifying Marks | Will be decided by OPSC |
| Exam Date | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) – Tentative |
| Exam Centre | Cuttack / Bhubaneswar |
 Important Dates:-
OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026
| Advertisement notice release date | 09 March 2026 |
| Online application link available | 17 March 2026 |
| Last date for online application submission | 17 April 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Written Examination (MCQ) | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) – Tentative |
| Admit card download | To be notified on website before exam |
| Provisional answer key release | Within 10 days of examination |
| Final result and select list | To be notified on website |
| Document verification | To be notified on website |
How to Apply for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted in online mode only through https://opsc.gov.in from 17 March 2026 to 17 April 2026 (5:00 PM).
 Important Links
OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online:Â Click here
- Official Notification PDF:Â Click here
- Official Website:Â Click here